Summary
The article discusses the abduction and violence faced by Christians in various countries, especially in Africa. It highlights a recent incident where gunmen kidnapped children and teachers from a school in Nigeria. The piece also notes global religious persecution, affecting Christians and other religious minorities.
Key Facts
- Gunmen kidnapped 303 children and 12 teachers from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Nigeria; over 100 children have been freed.
- Since 2009, over 52,000 people have been murdered and 18,500 abducted in Nigeria; more than 20,000 churches have been destroyed.
- Sub-Saharan Africa, including countries like Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo, experiences the most violence against Christians.
- Religious persecution extends beyond Africa, with significant issues in places like Yemen and Afghanistan.
- In Afghanistan, Christians face severe risks of persecution and many have gone into hiding or fled the country.
- Globally, 380 million Christians live under high or extreme persecution.
- Religious persecution also affects other groups like Yazidis, Ahmadis, and Uyghurs.
- International figures, such as rapper Nicki Minaj and President Donald Trump, have spoken out against the persecution of Christians.
